]]>http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2015/06/ams-exclusive-interview-with-ampeg-artist-tony-levin/feed/0Tim Lefebvre of Tedeschi Trucks Band is Onboard with Ampeghttp://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2015/02/tim-lefebvre-of-tedeschi-trucks-band-is-onboard-with-ampeg/
http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2015/02/tim-lefebvre-of-tedeschi-trucks-band-is-onboard-with-ampeg/#commentsTue, 03 Feb 2015 19:21:24 +0000http://www.ampeg.com/?p=2782more »]]>Top call bassist Tim Lefebvre has joined the Ampeg family as an artist endorser.

Lefebvre, a native of Foxboro, Massachusetts, is a busy artist and composer who has made his mark on both coasts and across the globe. He’s a genre-busting chameleon, equally at home in funk, rock, freeform jazz, or pop, and has performed and recorded with a diverse spectrum of artists, including Elvis Costello, Sting, John Mayer, and Donald Fagen, to name just a few.

A long-time Ampeg aficionado, Tim Lefebvre cites his various Ampeg models as an intrinsic part of his sound. “I love my Ampegs,” he asserts. “The SVT-VRrig I use with Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers more than enough power, and it gives me that old school, rough and tumble vibe that the music needs.”

Tim is also a busy session player, and Ampeg looms equally large in his studio work. “People really care about what gear you’re bringing into a session,” he adds. “My vintage B25B has rocked on many records, and B15s are a must-have at recording sessions.”

One thing is for certain – Tim Lefebvre has earned his reputation as a versatile, powerhouse player. His calendar is full, and his phone keeps on ringing. There’s little doubt we’ll be hearing a lot more from him.

]]>http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2015/02/tim-lefebvre-of-tedeschi-trucks-band-is-onboard-with-ampeg/feed/0All-New Ampeg SCR-DI is the Most Bass-Friendly DI Ever Createdhttp://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/products/2015/02/all-new-ampeg-scr-di-is-the-most-bass-friendly-di-ever-created/
http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/products/2015/02/all-new-ampeg-scr-di-is-the-most-bass-friendly-di-ever-created/#commentsMon, 02 Feb 2015 19:10:04 +0000http://www.ampeg.com/?p=2765more »]]>The new SCR-DI delivers a potent combination of preamp, EQ pedal and overdrive built for the stage.

Ampeg announces the release of the all-new SCR-DI Bass DI with Scrambler™ Overdrive. The first pedal Ampeg has released in years, the SCR-DI combines a classic Ampeg preamp, EQ pedal and overdrive stomp box in a rugged design built to deliver Ampeg tone in any situation.

The Ampeg SCR-DI Bass DI with Scrambler Overdrive is a true Ampeg preamp, with legacy preamp and tone stack circuits, providing a wide choice of authentic Ampeg tones. The EQ section features a 3-band EQ with Ampeg’s famed Ultra-Hi and Ultra-Lo circuits for flexible tone shaping. The EQ section is footswitchable, perfect for switching between distinct tones during a live performance. Also featured is the completely new Bass Scrambler overdrive circuit, specifically tailored to deliver true SVT grit, grind and sag. The overdrive section is also footswitchable, so players can add overdrive as needed.

The ideal DI box for any Ampeg lover, SCR-DI delivers connection options perfect for driving any bass rig and feeding a bassist’s affected signal right to front-of-house. Plus, it’s portable, compact design fits easily onto a pedal board and can tuck away into a gig bag for transport. The SCR-DI is also great practice tool, with a dedicated headphone out and aux in for playing along with backing tracks.

“It’s great to be able to practice with the same gear you use when performing. The SCR-DI is perfect for silent practice on the road or at home,” remarks Williams. “You know you will always have the tone you want, no matter where you are playing.”

We’ll have several of your favorite Bass Players signing for Ampeg on Friday and Saturday, so check the schedule for times and get on up to booth # 209 A/B on the 2nd floor.

]]>http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/news-events/2015/01/ampeg-artist-signings-at-winter-namm-2015-jan-22nd-thru-jan-25th/feed/0Liam Wilson and Billy Rymer from Dillinger Escape Plan INVADE Boston’s Berklee College of Musichttp://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2014/12/2725/
http://www.ampeg.com/roundsound/2014/12/2725/#commentsThu, 04 Dec 2014 19:36:38 +0000http://www.ampeg.com/?p=2725more »]]>On November 9th and 10th, Boston’s Berklee College of Music will host Liam Wilson and Billy Rymer for two days of clinics, classes and semi-private classes, followed by a final performance on Wednesday night. Berklee actually has a Dillinger Escape Plan ensemble class where students get the chance to learn and perform their favorite DEP songs.

How cool is it that both Liam and Billy will be special guest performers in that class on Wednesday night!

Being Liam’s first choice in bass amps…. Ampeg will be there supplying the “boom” with all sorts of cool amps and stuff!!!

Be sure to check out the Ampeg Facebook page with up to the minute updates throughout the two days of the event!

Afterwards, they returned ashore and headed over to the Rock Shop for the evening festivities, which they called “Pickin the Bones with Jones”.

They had a packed house of 60 key bass players from Auckland and the surrounding areas, who were personally invited to hang out and meet Darryl.

Darryl opened the evening by playing his bass and laying down some grooves, then moved into a Q & A with attendees which went for on for at least an hour. If you’ve ever seen a clinic with Darryl, then you know it is always a truly a fantastic interaction between the local bass community and a bass legend.

Once the Q & A ended, Music Link gave away t-shirts to random guests, then set up a signing table for Darryl in front of a display of Ampeg products. During the signing, attendees engaged with Darryl as well as a few of the crew from the Rolling Stones.

A big thank you goes out to Darryl Jones and Musiclink NZ! It is always inspiring to see bass icons like Darryl interact with other bassists, talk about music and just hang.

With a unique style that includes both upright and electric, bassist Bubeck routinely crosses musical boundaries. Currently holding it down for country star Miranda Lambert, his main touring rig consists of an Ampeg SVT-VR head with SVT-810AV enclosure. Bubeck also plays rock, pop, jazz, and blues, both live and in studio, and plays at his church when not on the road.

Like many Ampeg users, Bubeck appreciates the new BA Series for its ability to achieve the classic Ampeg tone in a smaller, quieter package. “I love the fact that you can get that SVT sound without it being loud,” he says. “The BA Series is ideal in a club or smaller venue. I keep it set relatively flat and I can get that SVT sound without overplaying the stage. It’s also got that Bass Scrambler overdrive if you want some grit and still have it at a low volume.”

The BA-115 matches a 15-inch bass driver with a one-inch tweeter in a compact, road-ready cabinet. Bubeck appreciates the fact that he can switch off the tweeter if he wishes. “For something contemporary, I might leave the horn on, but when I go for an older style, a bit of a thuddier sound, I turn the tweeter off and leave the EQ flat,” he says. “That single 15 gives me the sound I’m looking for, with just enough upper overtones. It’s really well suited to an upright tone, and I get less finger noise, too. It really sounds great.”

Bubeck also appreciates the BA-115 for its ability to be deployed in a 60-degree floor wedge position. “I really dig the wedge aspect of it. I tend to use it in regular stand-up position, but I’ve used it in wedge mode a couple of times and it’s just awesome. I may be doing more of that.”

Aden Bubeck sees the BA Series as a perfect way to achieve the SVT sound in situations where the compact, 45-pound BA-115 cabinet is more appropriate than his classic SVT-810 touring enclosure. “The BA Series lets you get the SVT sound but without needing huge volume. I use mine mainly for club gigs and house practices and love it. It really has that Ampeg sound.”

Every night is a great night for music in Ballard, but some are better than others. This weekend, Ballard hosts the Macefield Music Festival.

From the event website:

The Macefield Music Festival is 2 days of live music in various venues across Ballard. Still heavily NW music focused, this year the festival has expanded to include a second night, an all-ages main stage (rain or shine), a comedy showcase, and introducing…THE MACEFIELD MARKET, a 2 day long rock ’n’ roll market featuring a poster exhibition, record swap, trade show, clothing, artisans and crafts vendors with its own beer and drink garden!! The MACEFIELD MARKET will also feature live music and DJs and is free and open to the public.

The Macefield Music Festival is sponsored by The Stranger, KEXP, and Do206 and is proud to support KEXP and MusiCares among a number of community partners with a portion of proceeds.

Ampeg is supporting this event, providing Ampeg gear as backline for several of the stages. Here’s a list of all the Ampeg gear you can see and hear at this weekend’s festival:

#StrokesTakeover!

The Strokes are giving fans an exclusive glimpse of their concert at the new state-of-the-art performance center The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on August 20, 2014. Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture is taking over the Ampeg Instagram page for the day. Fraiture, wants to give fans an exclusive back-stage look at everything the band does from the moment they arrive in Las Vegas to the live show and even the after-party.

To join in on the fun, all fans need to do is follow @Ampeg and @Nikolai_Fraiture on Instagram and look for #StrokesTakeover in the tags.